EMPLOYMENT TRANSPORTATION DRIVER-PART TIME

Athelas Institute, Inc. • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Part-Time Employment Transportation Driver provides safe transportation and direct support to individuals for up to 29 hours per week, promoting independence, dignity, and participation in community-based employment. The driver transports individuals to and from scheduled destinations using company or personal vehicles and supports them in accordance with their Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan when applicable, and Nursing Care Plan. The role may include assisting individuals on and off vehicles.

The driver maintains vehicles in clean, safe, fueled, and operational condition. Drivers using personal vehicles must have reliable, clean, smoke-free transportation and adequate insurance coverage. The role requires following applicable driving laws and agency policies, reporting accidents or other concerns promptly, and completing service notes, transportation logs, mileage records, and incident reports as needed. Staff use agency electronic systems for communication and documentation, check and respond to email daily, and follow assigned schedules and agency communications to ensure individuals travel safely to and from work.

The position requires professional, respectful relationships with individuals served, families, staff, and other professionals, while encouraging individuals’ participation in decision-making and daily activities. The employee attends required trainings, team meetings, and supervision sessions, and keeps required certifications current. Other duties may be assigned by the Transportation Director. Working hours and location may change, and the description is not all-inclusive.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
• Three years of driving experience.
• Driving record requirements are stated inconsistently: one section allows no more than three points in the past three years, while another specifies no more than two points.
• Ability to safely operate agency vehicles and assist individuals entering and exiting vehicles.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Reliable transportation and ability to maintain professional conduct at all times.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for up to six hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more based on the assigned supported person, using health and safety lifting/turning techniques or assistive devices.
• Ability to demonstrate Mandt Systems physical interventions and techniques, including assisting a person to stand, assisting with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints.
• Ability to complete required and assigned trainings and maintain certifications within required timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency in ASL, with the ability to interpret and translate accurately.
• Preferred DDA core competencies, Mandt Systems Training, CPR/First Aid, and MTTP.
• Experience working with people with IDD/DD; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport individuals to and from scheduled destinations using company or personal vehicles.
• Support individuals according to their Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan when applicable, and Nursing Care Plan.
• Assist individuals on and off vehicles when necessary.
• Maintain company vehicles so they are clean, safe, fueled, and ready for operation.
• When using a personal vehicle, maintain reliable, clean, smoke-free transportation with adequate insurance coverage.
• Follow state and local driving laws and agency driving policies.
• Immediately report accidents, incidents, violations, or maintenance concerns to a supervisor.
• Complete service notes in the electronic system, transportation logs and mileage records, and incident reports when needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with individuals served, families, staff, and other professionals.
• Treat individuals with dignity and respect and encourage participation in decision-making and daily activities.
• Attend required trainings, team meetings, and supervision sessions.
• Maintain current required certifications, including CPR/First Aid, Mandt System training, and Medication Technician certification if required.
• Follow assigned schedules and respond to agency communications as needed to transport individuals safely to and from work.
• Check and respond to emails daily.
• Complete all required and assigned trainings and use agency electronic systems for communication, progress notes, and incident reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Supplemental coverage through Aflac.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid term life insurance.
• Vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• 403B retirement plan.
• Employee Credit Union (SECU).
• Paid DDA and new-hire training.
• Paid Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification.
• Paid Medication Administration Training.
• Limited Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Sunny Day Fund.
• Benefits are dependent on full- or part-time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED